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On the default equal-weight blend, Georgia is more free than South Carolina overall, scoring 59 to 56 out of 100 and winning 4 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Criminal Justice, where South Carolina leads by 2.7 points.
The sharpest contrast is Criminal Justice, where South Carolina leads 4.7 to 2.0 out of 10 — a 2.7-point gap. They also part ways on Economic Freedom (Georgia +2.7) and 2nd Amendment (Georgia +2.3). Where they’re most alike is Property Rights (8.0 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Georgia’s strongest case is Economic Freedom (8.6/10), while South Carolina’s is Property Rights (8.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Georgia leads in 4 categories · South Carolina leads in 3 · 3 tied
Georgia ranks higher overall, scoring 59/100 versus 56/100 across the ten freedom categories. Georgia wins 4 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Georgia scores higher on economic freedom (8.6/10 vs 5.9/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Georgia scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (7.6/10 vs 5.3/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Georgia scores higher on education choice (6.4/10 vs 5.8/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.