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On the default equal-weight blend, Alabama is more free than Mississippi overall, scoring 58 to 52 out of 100 and winning 6 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Economic Freedom, where Alabama leads by 2.7 points.
The sharpest contrast is Economic Freedom, where Alabama leads 4.9 to 2.2 out of 10 — a 2.7-point gap. They also part ways on Education Choice (Alabama +2.7) and 4th Amendment (Mississippi +1.5). 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 Mississippi’s is Religious Liberty (8.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Alabama leads in 6 categories · Mississippi leads in 3 · 1 tied
Alabama ranks higher overall, scoring 58/100 versus 52/100 across the ten freedom categories. Alabama wins 6 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Alabama scores higher on economic freedom (4.9/10 vs 2.2/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Alabama scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (6.7/10 vs 5.9/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Alabama scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 4.9/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.