State of the Flagstaff Economy
The Chamber's Role in Flagstaff's Economy
The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce brings together employers, community partners, and local leaders to drive economic strength, advocate for policies that support business, and ensure Flagstaff remains a vibrant place to live, work, and grow.
We stand ready to lead because Flagstaff's economic future depends on a strong, unified voice for business, now more than ever.
Economic Impact
- Businesses in our membership represent tens of thousands of jobs and millions in wages
- Local sales tax (Flagstaff's largest funding source) depends on business growth and retention.
- Chamber advocacy has saved businesses significant dollars in proposed fees and regulatory increases.
Cost of Living Index (COLI)
The Cost of Living Index focuses on measuring the relative price of goods and services in the categories of housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, healthcare and miscellaneous goods and services. using a baseline of 100. Unlike inflation metrics, COLI report focus on determining purchasing power and the cost required to maintain a specific standard of living.
Each quarter, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce gathers pricing information for a cost-of-living report. This survey is compiled by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) in order to create the national cost of living index.
2025 Flagstaff Cost of Living Average Prices
Flagstaff COLI
Arizona Communities COLI Composite Averages Comparison
Source: Council for Community and Economic Research
Flagstaff Minimum Wage
Hourly Minimum Wage
Hourly Tipped Minimum Wage
Source: City of Flagstaff
Flagstaff Labor Force | September 2025
Civilian Labor Force
Number of persons, not seasonally adjusted
Employment
Number of persons, not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment
Number of persons, not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment Rate
Not seasonally adjusted
Source: Office of Economic Opportunity
Top Local Chamber Member Employers
Northern Arizona University | W.L. Gore & Associates | Flagstaff Unified School District | Walmart } Nestle Purina PetCare | Coconino Community College | Northern Arizona Healthcare | Hozhoni Foundation | Nackard Pepsi | The Peaks, A Senior Living Community | Joy Cone | Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Flagstaff | Little America Hotel Flagstaff | IML Containers
Arizona 2025-2027 Projected Employment Report
The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is projecting Arizona employment to increase to 3,541,061 jobs in Q2 2027 from 3,495,282 jobs in Q2 2025. This represents an increase of 45,779 jobs, or 0.7% annualized growth.
