freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Wyoming is more free than Colorado overall, scoring 63 to 54 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Colorado leads by 8.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is Drug Policy, where Colorado leads 9.5 to 1.0 out of 10 — an 8.5-point gap. They also part ways on 2nd Amendment (Wyoming +7.6) and Regulatory Burden (Wyoming +5.9). Where they’re most alike is 1st Amendment (7.5 vs 7.0).
Bottom line: Colorado’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Wyoming’s is 2nd Amendment (10.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Colorado leads in 5 categories · Wyoming leads in 5 · 0 tied
Wyoming ranks higher overall, scoring 63/100 versus 54/100 across the ten freedom categories. Wyoming wins 5 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 6.9/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Wyoming scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (10.0/10 vs 2.4/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Wyoming scores higher on education choice (6.0/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.