freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, New Hampshire is more free than Massachusetts overall, scoring 74 to 44 out of 100 and winning 7 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Property Rights, where New Hampshire leads by 8.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is Property Rights, where New Hampshire leads 9.5 to 1.5 out of 10 — an 8.0-point gap. They also part ways on Education Choice (New Hampshire +7.6) and 2nd Amendment (New Hampshire +5.7). Where they’re most alike is 1st Amendment (7.5 vs 7.5).
Bottom line: Massachusetts’s strongest case is Criminal Justice (10.0/10), while New Hampshire’s is Economic Freedom (10.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Massachusetts leads in 2 categories · New Hampshire leads in 7 · 1 tied
New Hampshire ranks higher overall, scoring 74/100 versus 44/100 across the ten freedom categories. New Hampshire wins 7 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
New Hampshire scores higher on economic freedom (10.0/10 vs 5.3/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
New Hampshire scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (6.5/10 vs 0.8/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
New Hampshire scores higher on education choice (9.1/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.