freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Indiana is more free than Kentucky overall, scoring 64 to 48 out of 100 and winning 6 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Education Choice, where Indiana leads by 6.4 points.
The sharpest contrast is Education Choice, where Indiana leads 7.9 to 1.5 out of 10 — a 6.4-point gap. They also part ways on Economic Freedom (Indiana +5.5) and Property Rights (Indiana +3.0). Where they’re most alike is Religious Liberty (8.0 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Indiana’s strongest case is Economic Freedom (8.2/10), while Kentucky’s is Religious Liberty (8.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Indiana leads in 6 categories · Kentucky leads in 2 · 2 tied
Indiana ranks higher overall, scoring 64/100 versus 48/100 across the ten freedom categories. Indiana wins 6 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Indiana scores higher on economic freedom (8.2/10 vs 2.7/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Kentucky scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (7.3/10 vs 7.1/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Indiana scores higher on education choice (7.9/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.