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On the default equal-weight blend, Idaho is more free than Oregon overall, scoring 63 to 50 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Oregon leads by 8.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is Drug Policy, where Oregon leads 9.5 to 1.0 out of 10 — an 8.5-point gap. They also part ways on Regulatory Burden (Idaho +8.4) and Economic Freedom (Idaho +8.4).
Bottom line: Idaho’s strongest case is Regulatory Burden (10.0/10), while Oregon’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Idaho leads in 5 categories · Oregon leads in 5 · 0 tied
Idaho ranks higher overall, scoring 63/100 versus 50/100 across the ten freedom categories. Idaho wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Idaho scores higher on economic freedom (9.2/10 vs 0.8/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Idaho scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (9.8/10 vs 2.9/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Idaho scores higher on education choice (7.0/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.