State vs State
Louisiana vs Mississippi: which is more free?
On the default equal-weight blend, Louisiana scores higher overall — 53 vs 52 out of 100. The widest gap is in Education Choice, where Louisiana leads by 3.0 points.
Louisiana leads in 3 categories · Mississippi leads in 4 · 3 tied
Category-by-category breakdown
What stands out in Louisiana
- School voucher program
- Constitutional carry
- Highest incarceration rate historically
What stands out in Mississippi
- Eliminating state income tax
- Constitutional carry
- Strong Religious Liberty Act
Louisiana vs Mississippi: common questions
Is Louisiana or Mississippi more free?
Louisiana ranks higher overall, scoring 53/100 versus 52/100 across the ten freedom categories. Louisiana wins 3 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Does Louisiana or Mississippi have more economic freedom and lower taxes?
Louisiana scores higher on economic freedom (4.5/10 vs 2.2/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Which has stronger gun rights, Louisiana or Mississippi?
Mississippi scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (5.9/10 vs 4.7/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Louisiana vs Mississippi: which is better for school choice?
Louisiana scores higher on education choice (7.9/10 vs 4.9/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.