freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Connecticut is more free than New York overall, scoring 54 to 41 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Regulatory Burden, where Connecticut leads by 5.7 points.
The sharpest contrast is Regulatory Burden, where Connecticut leads 6.3 to 0.6 out of 10 — a 5.7-point gap. They also part ways on Economic Freedom (Connecticut +4.9) and Property Rights (Connecticut +3.5). Where they’re most alike is Education Choice (1.5 vs 1.5).
Bottom line: Connecticut’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while New York’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Connecticut leads in 5 categories · New York leads in 2 · 3 tied
Connecticut ranks higher overall, scoring 54/100 versus 41/100 across the ten freedom categories. Connecticut wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Connecticut scores higher on economic freedom (5.1/10 vs 0.2/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Connecticut scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (1.0/10 vs 0.0/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Connecticut and New York tie on education choice (1.5/10 each).