freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Utah is more free than Colorado overall, scoring 74 to 54 out of 100 and winning 7 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in 2nd Amendment, where Utah leads by 7.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is 2nd Amendment, where Utah leads 9.4 to 2.4 out of 10 — a 7.0-point gap. They also part ways on Education Choice (Utah +6.1) and Regulatory Burden (Utah +4.4). Where they’re most alike is Economic Freedom (7.6 vs 7.8).
Bottom line: Colorado’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Utah’s is 2nd Amendment (9.4/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Colorado leads in 3 categories · Utah leads in 7 · 0 tied
Utah ranks higher overall, scoring 74/100 versus 54/100 across the ten freedom categories. Utah wins 7 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Utah scores higher on economic freedom (7.8/10 vs 7.6/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Utah scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (9.4/10 vs 2.4/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Utah scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.