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Kansas vs Oklahoma: which is more free?

On the default equal-weight blend, Kansas scores higher overall — 61 vs 60 out of 100. The widest gap is in Regulatory Burden, where Kansas leads by 4.7 points.

Kansas

Rank #17

C+
60.9/ 100
Higher overall
Oklahoma

Rank #19

C
59.9/ 100

Kansas leads in 4 categories · Oklahoma leads in 4 · 2 tied

Category-by-category breakdown

1st AmendmentKansas +0.5
KS
6.5
OK
6.0
2nd AmendmentKansas +0.4
KS
8.2
OK
7.8
KS
4.5
OK
4.5
Economic FreedomOklahoma +0.7
KS
7.3
OK
8.0
Criminal JusticeKansas +4.1
KS
4.9
OK
0.8
Drug PolicyOklahoma +4.5
KS
1.0
OK
5.5
KS
8.0
OK
8.0
Religious LibertyOklahoma +0.5
KS
7.5
OK
8.0
Education ChoiceOklahoma +3.0
KS
4.6
OK
7.6
KS
8.4
OK
3.7

What stands out in Kansas

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

What stands out in Oklahoma

  • Constitutional carry
  • Universal school choice
  • Broad medical marijuana

Kansas vs Oklahoma: common questions

Is Kansas or Oklahoma more free?

Kansas ranks higher overall, scoring 61/100 versus 60/100 across the ten freedom categories. Kansas wins 4 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.

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

Oklahoma scores higher on economic freedom (8.0/10 vs 7.3/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.

Which has stronger gun rights, Kansas or Oklahoma?

Kansas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.2/10 vs 7.8/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.

Kansas vs Oklahoma: which is better for school choice?

Oklahoma scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 4.6/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.

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