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Kansas vs Nebraska: which is more free?

On the default equal-weight blend, Kansas scores higher overall — 61 vs 55 out of 100. The widest gap is in 2nd Amendment, where Kansas leads by 4.1 points.

Kansas

Rank #17

C+
60.9/ 100
Higher overall
Nebraska

Rank #34

C
55.0/ 100

Kansas leads in 6 categories · Nebraska leads in 3 · 1 tied

Category-by-category breakdown

KS
6.5
NE
6.5
2nd AmendmentKansas +4.1
KS
8.2
NE
4.1
4th AmendmentNebraska +1.5
KS
4.5
NE
6.0
Economic FreedomKansas +1.0
KS
7.3
NE
6.3
Criminal JusticeNebraska +1.0
KS
4.9
NE
5.9
Drug PolicyNebraska +3.5
KS
1.0
NE
4.5
Property RightsKansas +3.0
KS
8.0
NE
5.0
KS
7.5
NE
7.0
Education ChoiceKansas +3.1
KS
4.6
NE
1.5
KS
8.4
NE
8.2

What stands out in Kansas

  • Constitutional carry since 2015
  • Right-to-work state
  • State RFRA

What stands out in Nebraska

  • Constitutional carry
  • ESA program
  • Unicameral legislature

Kansas vs Nebraska: common questions

Is Kansas or Nebraska more free?

Kansas ranks higher overall, scoring 61/100 versus 55/100 across the ten freedom categories. Kansas wins 6 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.

Does Kansas or Nebraska have more economic freedom and lower taxes?

Kansas scores higher on economic freedom (7.3/10 vs 6.3/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.

Which has stronger gun rights, Kansas or Nebraska?

Kansas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.2/10 vs 4.1/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.

Kansas vs Nebraska: which is better for school choice?

Kansas scores higher on education choice (4.6/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.

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