freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Minnesota is more free than Wisconsin overall, scoring 64 to 56 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Criminal Justice, where Minnesota leads by 6.7 points.
The sharpest contrast is Criminal Justice, where Minnesota leads 9.4 to 2.7 out of 10 — a 6.7-point gap. They also part ways on Drug Policy (Minnesota +6.5) and 4th Amendment (Wisconsin +4.0). Where they’re most alike is 1st Amendment (7.5 vs 7.0).
Bottom line: Minnesota’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Wisconsin’s is 4th Amendment (9.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Minnesota leads in 5 categories · Wisconsin leads in 5 · 0 tied
Minnesota ranks higher overall, scoring 64/100 versus 56/100 across the ten freedom categories. Minnesota wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Wisconsin scores higher on economic freedom (6.1/10 vs 3.7/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Wisconsin scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (5.1/10 vs 2.2/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Wisconsin scores higher on education choice (6.9/10 vs 6.3/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.