Career Advantage: Patriots Fans vs. Giants Fans

FAN FACE-OFF XLVI WHICH TEAM'S FANS HAVE THE CAREER ADVANTAGE? The players' big payday is coming. What about their fans? According to PayScale's career scoring system, one team's supporters have the clear advantage. VS NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NEW YORK GIANTS SALARY $60,300 vS $63,000 New England punts the ball but New York, having the 4.3% advantage in median salary, returns it for a touchdown. +7 New York Giants NE 00 NY 07 SALARY INCREASE IN 2011 .8% .3% VS Boston workers' wages grew more quickly in 2011, giving the Patriots a touchdown. +7 New England Patriots NE 07 NY 07 STRESS GRADE VS Workers in New York reported far higher stress levels than in Boston. Touchdown New England and a two point conversion. +8 New England Patriots !@#&!# NE 15 NY 07 VACATION TIME 19 DAYS VS 18 DAYS Need an extra day off to catch your favorite team? It's more likely to happen in Boston. The kick is good! Field goal New England. +3 New England Patriots NE 18 NY 07 COMMUTrE TIME 31 MINS. vs 33MINS The Patriots tackle the Giants in their own end zone. Those extra 2 minutes saved convert to a safety for New England. +2 New England Patriots NE 20 NY 07 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 5.7% vs &3% Both cities have unemployment numbers below the national average, but Boston is the clear winner, earning them a touchdown. +7 New England Patriots HELP WANTED NE 27 NY 07 FINAL SCORE NEW ENGLAND WINS! NE 27 NY 07 Finding a job, working and getting paid a good salary are all easier in New England than New York. PayScale names New England the winner. Break out the clam chowder. It's time to celebrate. Sources: http://www.payscale.com/payscale-index http://www.payscale.com PayScale See the methodology: http://www.payscale.com/patriots-vs-giants B1