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Free Public Data Tools Every Developer Should Know About

As developers, we often need quick access to reliable US data — whether for side projects, research, or building features. Here are some free tools powered by public government data that I've found incredibly useful.


SalaryByCity

US salary data for 800+ occupations across 400+ cities.

Check it out: salarybycity.com

CostByCity

Cost of living comparison across US metro areas.

Check it out: costbycity.com

ZipPeek

ZIP code demographics, income, and housing data.

Check it out: zippeek.com

DegreeWize

College tuition, acceptance rates, and outcome data.

Check it out: degreewize.com

CalcPeek

Free online calculators and unit converters.

Check it out: calcpeek.com


More Free Tools

  • NameBlooms — Baby name meanings, origins, and popularity trends
  • CalorieWize — Nutrition and calorie data for thousands of foods
  • VocabWize — English word definitions, usage, and vocabulary building
  • GuideByCity — US city guides with demographics and livability data

All these tools are free and use public US government data. No signup required.

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