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On the default equal-weight blend, Nebraska is more free than Colorado overall, scoring 55.0 to 53.7 out of 100 and winning 4 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Regulatory Burden, where Nebraska leads by 5.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is Regulatory Burden, where Nebraska leads 8.2 to 2.7 out of 10 — a 5.5-point gap. They also part ways on Drug Policy (Colorado +5.0) and 2nd Amendment (Nebraska +1.7). Where they’re most alike is Education Choice (1.5 vs 1.5).
Bottom line: Colorado’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Nebraska’s is Regulatory Burden (8.2/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Colorado leads in 4 categories · Nebraska leads in 4 · 2 tied
Nebraska ranks higher overall, scoring 55.0/100 versus 53.7/100 across the ten freedom categories. Nebraska wins 4 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Colorado scores higher on economic freedom (7.6/10 vs 6.3/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Nebraska scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (4.1/10 vs 2.4/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Colorado and Nebraska tie on education choice (1.5/10 each).