Brooklyn vs. Manhattan: A Handy Price Guide

Here's a breakdown of Manhattan and Brooklyn housing prices in the second quarter of 2008, according to reports from Miller Samuel and Douglas Elliman.

Average sales price

• Manhattan: $1,669,729
• Brooklyn: $588,441

Median sales price

• Manhattan: $1,025,000
• Brooklyn: $525,000

Average condo sales price

• Manhattan: $1,937,090
• Brooklyn: $601,280

Median condo sales price

• Manhattan: $1,267,000
• Brooklyn: $514,725

Average co-op sales price

• Manhattan: $1,280,201
• Brooklyn: $332,250

Median co-op sales price

• Manhattan: $755,000
• Brooklyn: $255,000