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On the default equal-weight blend, Louisiana is more free than Mississippi overall, scoring 53 to 52 out of 100 and winning 3 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Education Choice, where Louisiana leads by 3.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is Education Choice, where Louisiana leads 7.9 to 4.9 out of 10 — a 3.0-point gap. They also part ways on Regulatory Burden (Mississippi +2.5) and Economic Freedom (Louisiana +2.3). Where they’re most alike is Property Rights (8.0 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Louisiana’s strongest case is Property Rights (8.0/10), while Mississippi’s is Religious Liberty (8.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Louisiana leads in 3 categories · Mississippi leads in 4 · 3 tied
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.
Louisiana scores higher on economic freedom (4.5/10 vs 2.2/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Mississippi scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (5.9/10 vs 4.7/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Louisiana scores higher on education choice (7.9/10 vs 4.9/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.