freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Arizona is more free than Nevada overall, scoring 69 to 61 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in 2nd Amendment, where Arizona leads by 4.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is 2nd Amendment, where Arizona leads 9.0 to 4.5 out of 10 — a 4.5-point gap. They also part ways on Education Choice (Arizona +4.5) and Criminal Justice (Nevada +2.1). Where they’re most alike is Property Rights (8.0 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Arizona’s strongest case is Education Choice (9.7/10), while Nevada’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Arizona leads in 5 categories · Nevada leads in 2 · 3 tied
Arizona ranks higher overall, scoring 69/100 versus 61/100 across the ten freedom categories. Arizona wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Nevada scores higher on economic freedom (4.3/10 vs 3.3/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Arizona scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (9.0/10 vs 4.5/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Arizona scores higher on education choice (9.7/10 vs 5.2/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.