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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 IRS migration flow data.

Check it out: zippeek.com

DegreeWize

College tuition, acceptance rates, and earnings-to-debt 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 (BEA RPP).

Check it out: costbycity.com

CalcPeek

Free online calculators and unit converters.

Check it out: calcpeek.com


Related Free Tools

  • NetPayPeek — Take-home pay calculator for 78 cities in 37 countries
  • EvictionLawPeek — Eviction laws, notice periods, and tenant rights by state
  • TaxDeductionPeek — Average itemized tax deductions by state and income bracket (IRS SOI data)
  • CertifyWize — 831 US occupations with salaries, education paths, and certifications

More from the DataPeek Network

  • CareFindPeek — Find caregivers and care services with CMS F-Tag decoder
  • LawyerCostPeek — Attorney fees and BLS OES wage tiers by state and legal specialty
  • ElderCarePeek — Senior care costs and Medicaid spend-down rules across 200+ US cities
  • LicenseWize — Professional license requirements and Compact Stack by state

All data tools are free and use public US government data. No signup required. Full directory: datapeekfacts.com.

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