The Complete Guide to Free US Data Tools & Government Statistics
We build specialized data platforms that transform raw US government datasets into free, searchable, and actionable tools. 18platforms covering salaries, housing, education, healthcare, energy, nutrition, trade, and more — all sourced from official federal and state agencies.
Why Official Government Data Matters
The US federal government collects, processes, and publishes an extraordinary volume of statistical data through agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Census Bureau, the Department of Education, the USDA, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This data is publicly funded, methodologically rigorous, and freely available under open data mandates.
However, the raw data is often distributed in dense CSV files, complex API endpoints, or PDF reports that require technical expertise to parse and interpret. Our mission is to bridge this gap: we transform official government datasets into intuitive, interactive tools that anyone can use to make data-driven decisions about their career, finances, health, education, and daily life.
Every data point on our platforms traces back to an official source. We document our data processing methodology, update our databases regularly, and clearly indicate the data vintage so users can assess freshness and relevance.
💰Income, Employment & Economy
Understanding where the money flows in America starts with reliable employment and wage data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covering 800+ job titles across 400+ metropolitan areas. We process this raw data into accessible, searchable tools that let anyone compare salaries by city, explore wage percentiles from entry-level to top earners, and discover which regions pay the most for specific careers.
SalaryByCity→
Explore salary data for 800+ occupations across 400+ US metro areas. Compare wages, percentile ranges (P10 through P90), and identify the highest-paying cities for any career path.
Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment Statistics
🏠Cost of Living, Housing & Rent
The true cost of living in America varies dramatically by location. A $60,000 salary in rural Kansas has very different purchasing power than the same income in Manhattan. We combine data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, and state tax assessor records to give you a complete picture of what it really costs to live, rent, and own property across the country.
CostByCity→
Compare cost of living across 380+ US metro areas using BEA Regional Price Parities. Analyze housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare costs with our relocation calculator.
Data Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Regional Price Parities
FairRentWize→
Access HUD Fair Market Rent data for 3,000+ US counties and 400+ metro areas. Calculate rent affordability and understand rent burden by location with official FY 2026 data.
Data Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
PropertyTaxPeek→
Explore property tax rates for all 50 states and 500+ counties. Compare effective tax rates, median property taxes, and home values with our free calculator.
Data Source: State tax assessor offices & U.S. Census Bureau
📍City Guides & ZIP Code Demographics
Location-level data helps families make informed relocation decisions, helps businesses understand local markets, and helps researchers analyze demographic trends. We process American Community Survey data from the Census Bureau to create detailed profiles of over 30,000 ZIP codes and 380+ cities, including income distributions, housing costs, population demographics, and educational attainment levels.
GuideByCity→
Comprehensive US city comparison tool covering cost of living, median income, housing costs, and quality of life metrics for 380+ metropolitan areas.
Data Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis & U.S. Census Bureau
ZipPeek→
Explore demographics, income, housing costs, and population data for 30,000+ US ZIP codes. Find the richest, most affordable, and most populous neighborhoods.
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
🎓Higher Education & College Data
Choosing a college is one of the most consequential financial decisions a family makes. The Department of Education College Scorecard provides institutional-level data on tuition, acceptance rates, standardized test scores, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings. We transform this dense dataset into an intuitive comparison platform covering 2,700+ accredited institutions, complete with student loan calculators and outcome projections.
DegreeWize→
Research tuition costs, acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings for 2,700+ US colleges and universities. Includes student loan calculator.
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
🏥Healthcare, Medicare & Senior Care
Healthcare costs are the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in America, yet finding reliable cost information is notoriously difficult. We pull data from CMS.gov (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), Medicare.gov, and senior care facility databases to create transparent cost comparison tools. Whether you are planning for retirement healthcare expenses or researching nursing home costs for a family member, our platforms provide data-driven clarity.
MedCheckWize→
Compare Medicare and Medicaid costs, procedure prices, and coverage details across all 50 states. Estimate premiums and out-of-pocket expenses with our calculator.
Data Source: CMS.gov, Medicare.gov, public healthcare cost databases
ElderCarePeek→
Research senior care costs across 200+ cities, including nursing home, assisted living, home health aide, and adult day care rates with Medicare/Medicaid coverage information.
Data Source: Genworth Cost of Care Survey, CMS nursing home data
⚡Energy, Utilities & Solar
Energy costs represent a significant portion of household expenses, and the landscape is shifting rapidly with solar adoption. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes state-level electricity rates, while the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) provides solar irradiance and production estimates. We combine these data sources to help homeowners understand their current energy costs, estimate solar panel ROI, and compare utility rates across states.
PowerBillPeek→
Compare electricity rates across all 50 states, calculate your power bill, and explore running costs for common household appliances using EIA data.
Data Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
SunPowerPeek→
Analyze solar panel costs, savings potential, and government incentives by state. Calculate your 20-year solar ROI with our payback period estimator.
Data Source: NREL, DSIRE (Database of State Incentives), EIA
🥗Food, Nutrition & Allergens
Nutritional literacy saves lives. The USDA FoodData Central database provides authoritative nutritional information for thousands of foods, while the FDA and Open Food Facts databases catalog product-level ingredient and allergen data. We build tools that make this information instantly accessible, whether you are counting calories, managing food allergies, or comparing nutritional profiles across food categories.
CalorieWize→
Find calories and nutrition facts for thousands of foods from the USDA FoodData Central database. Compare foods side by side and calculate your daily energy needs with our TDEE calculator.
Data Source: USDA FoodData Central
IngrediPeek→
Check food allergens, ingredients, and dietary compatibility for 10,000+ products. Verify gluten-free, vegan, halal, and nut-free status instantly.
Data Source: Open Food Facts, FDA product databases
🚢International Trade & Shipping
Global commerce runs on the Harmonized System (HS) classification codes that determine tariff rates for every product crossing international borders. We index 10,000+ HS codes across 200+ countries and combine them with international shipping rate data to help importers, exporters, and logistics professionals estimate landed costs and navigate trade regulations efficiently.
TariffPeek→
Search and explore Harmonized System (HS) codes for international trade. Look up tariff classifications, country-specific duty rates, and calculate landed costs.
Data Source: World Customs Organization, US International Trade Commission
ShipCalcWize→
Compare international shipping costs, transit times, and carrier rates. Free calculator for air freight, ocean freight, and express shipping across 200+ countries.
Data Source: International carrier rate databases
📚Language & Baby Names
Language tools and name databases serve both educational and personal needs. Our vocabulary platform indexes 160,000+ English words with definitions, pronunciation guides, etymology, and usage examples. Our baby name platform processes Social Security Administration records dating back to 1880, revealing naming trends, cultural shifts, and popularity patterns across nearly 150 years of American history.
VocabWize→
Look up definitions, meanings, and usage for 160,000+ English words. Compare commonly confused words, find rhymes, and test your vocabulary with interactive quizzes.
Data Source: English lexicographic databases, frequency corpora
NameBlooms→
Discover baby names with meanings, origins, and popularity trends since 1880. Compare names side by side and explore middle name suggestions across 6,000+ names.
Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) baby names database
🧮Calculators & Conversion Tools
Quick, accurate unit conversions and financial calculations are daily necessities. Our calculator platform provides instant conversions across length, weight, temperature, volume, speed, and data storage units, alongside financial tools for compound interest, mortgage payments, and retirement planning. No signup required, no ads blocking the interface.
CalcPeek→
Free online calculators and unit converters. Instantly convert between metric and imperial units, calculate compound interest, estimate mortgage payments, and more.
Data Source: NIST unit standards, financial formulas
Our Data Standards
Official Sources Only
Every dataset comes from a verifiable federal or state government source. We never use scraped, estimated, or user-submitted data as a primary source.
Transparent Methodology
Our methodology page documents how we process, normalize, and present each dataset, including any calculations or transformations applied.
Regular Updates
Databases are refreshed when new government releases are published. Each platform displays data vintage indicators so users always know how current the information is.
Free & Open Access
All tools are free to use without registration. Government data belongs to the public, and we believe the tools built on that data should be equally accessible.