freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Indiana is more free than Ohio overall, scoring 64.2 to 57.5 out of 100 and winning 6 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Ohio leads by 6.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is Drug Policy, where Ohio leads 9.5 to 3.0 out of 10 — a 6.5-point gap. They also part ways on Regulatory Burden (Indiana +5.9) and Economic Freedom (Indiana +5.1). Where they’re most alike is Property Rights (8.0 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Indiana’s strongest case is Economic Freedom (8.2/10), while Ohio’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Indiana leads in 6 categories · Ohio leads in 3 · 1 tied
Indiana ranks higher overall, scoring 64.2/100 versus 57.5/100 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 3.1/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Indiana scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (7.1/10 vs 5.5/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Ohio scores higher on education choice (8.5/10 vs 7.9/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.