2026 Compare Cities Job Market:
Sunnyvale, CA vs Irving, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Irving has been positive.
- Irving has 2.7% less unemployment than Sunnyvale.
- Irving job growth has increased by 14.0% in the past 10 years.
 Sunnyvale, CAIrving, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth41.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth15.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Sunnyvale    14 Reviews

At this point, I would only recommend moving to silicon valley for the job market. Sure, the weather is great and the restaurants offer huge variety. But the costs of  More

   |    Reply

Like previous reviewer, tech company's tyranny over city gov and quality of living has negatively impacted a fantastic place to live. Climate, while super, is grossly  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here for 40 years. While the weather is fabulous, For the past ten years of high density housing mostly needed to house thousands of a young up coming tech  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sunnyvale

Reviews for Irving    17 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It's a decent place to live  More

   |    Reply

Good schools and jobs here! I highly recommend it!! Love Los Colinas in  More

   |    Reply

I have never been to a school where the teachers were more committed to helping students be the most successful they could be. The students here are held to high  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Irving


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.