Midstate Medical Center is a 143-bed hospital in Meriden, CT — .
Against the national average, Connecticut runs utilities 46% above and housing 17% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Connecticut, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4% above |
| Housing | 17% above |
| Utilities | 46% above |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Meriden is $1,660 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,360.
Connecticut taxes wage income.
Other Connecticut hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale-new Haven Hospital | New Haven | 27 | $2,516 | 1,340 | $1,950 |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford | 24 | $2,357 | 413 | $1,540 |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport | 7 | $2,737 | 390 | $1,890 |
1 travel nurse review, 3.6★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.6 |
| Culture | 3.5 |
| Management | 3.5 |
| Safety | 3.5 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Midstate gets a lot of unfair grief online and I think it's mostly from people who showed up expecting a Brigham and got a mid-size community ED in central Connecticut. For what it is, this place runs…
Cons: Meriden is rough. I don't say that to be dismissive of the city but I want travelers to go in with their eyes open. The surrounding area is economically depressed and you see that reflected in the pat…