freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, North Carolina is more free than Georgia overall, scoring 65.4 to 58.6 out of 100 and winning 7 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in 4th Amendment, where North Carolina leads by 4.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is 4th Amendment, where North Carolina leads 8.5 to 4.5 out of 10 — a 4.0-point gap. They also part ways on Criminal Justice (North Carolina +3.7) and 2nd Amendment (Georgia +2.7). Where they’re most alike is Religious Liberty (7.0 vs 7.0).
Bottom line: Georgia’s strongest case is Economic Freedom (8.6/10), while North Carolina’s is Economic Freedom (8.8/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Georgia leads in 2 categories · North Carolina leads in 7 · 1 tied
North Carolina ranks higher overall, scoring 65.4/100 versus 58.6/100 across the ten freedom categories. North Carolina wins 7 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
North Carolina scores higher on economic freedom (8.8/10 vs 8.6/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Georgia scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (7.6/10 vs 4.9/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
North Carolina scores higher on education choice (7.3/10 vs 6.4/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.