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How I Use Free Public Data Tools for Research and Side Projects

I've been building side projects that leverage public data, and I've compiled a list of the best free tools I use regularly.


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

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

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

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

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