freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Arkansas is more free than Louisiana overall, scoring 52.8 to 52.5 out of 100 and winning 7 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Property Rights, where Louisiana leads by 6.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is Property Rights, where Louisiana leads 8.0 to 1.5 out of 10 — a 6.5-point gap. They also part ways on Regulatory Burden (Arkansas +4.3) and 2nd Amendment (Arkansas +2.2). Where they’re most alike is Criminal Justice (0.4 vs 0.2).
Bottom line: Arkansas’s strongest case is Education Choice (8.8/10), while Louisiana’s is Property Rights (8.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Arkansas leads in 7 categories · Louisiana leads in 3 · 0 tied
Arkansas ranks higher overall, scoring 52.8/100 versus 52.5/100 across the ten freedom categories. Arkansas wins 7 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Arkansas scores higher on economic freedom (4.7/10 vs 4.5/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Arkansas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (6.9/10 vs 4.7/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Arkansas scores higher on education choice (8.8/10 vs 7.9/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.