freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Wyoming is more free than Idaho overall, scoring 62.8 to 62.7 out of 100 and winning 4 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Property Rights, where Wyoming leads by 3.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is Property Rights, where Wyoming leads 8.0 to 5.0 out of 10 — a 3.0-point gap. They also part ways on Economic Freedom (Idaho +2.3) and Criminal Justice (Wyoming +2.1). Where they’re most alike is Drug Policy (1.0 vs 1.0).
Bottom line: Idaho’s strongest case is Regulatory Burden (10.0/10), while Wyoming’s is 2nd Amendment (10.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Idaho leads in 4 categories · Wyoming leads in 4 · 2 tied
Wyoming ranks higher overall, scoring 62.8/100 versus 62.7/100 across the ten freedom categories. Wyoming wins 4 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 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 9.8/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Idaho scores higher on education choice (7.0/10 vs 6.0/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.