freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Oregon is more free than California overall, scoring 50 to 44 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Property Rights, where Oregon leads by 3.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is Property Rights, where Oregon leads 8.0 to 5.0 out of 10 — a 3.0-point gap. They also part ways on 2nd Amendment (Oregon +2.3) and Criminal Justice (California +1.5). Where they’re most alike is Education Choice (1.5 vs 1.5).
Bottom line: California’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Oregon’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
California leads in 1 categories · Oregon leads in 5 · 4 tied
Oregon ranks higher overall, scoring 50/100 versus 44/100 across the ten freedom categories. Oregon wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Oregon scores higher on economic freedom (0.8/10 vs 0.6/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Oregon scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (2.9/10 vs 0.6/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
California and Oregon tie on education choice (1.5/10 each).