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On the default equal-weight blend, Georgia is more free than Alabama overall, scoring 59 to 58 out of 100 and winning 4 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Economic Freedom, where Georgia leads by 3.7 points.
The sharpest contrast is Economic Freedom, where Georgia leads 8.6 to 4.9 out of 10 — a 3.7-point gap. They also part ways on Drug Policy (Alabama +2.5) and Education Choice (Alabama +1.2). Where they’re most alike is Property Rights (8.0 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Alabama’s strongest case is Property Rights (8.0/10), while Georgia’s is Economic Freedom (8.6/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Alabama leads in 3 categories · Georgia leads in 4 · 3 tied
Georgia ranks higher overall, scoring 59/100 versus 58/100 across the ten freedom categories. Georgia wins 4 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Georgia scores higher on economic freedom (8.6/10 vs 4.9/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Georgia scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (7.6/10 vs 6.7/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Alabama scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 6.4/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.