freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Missouri is more free than Nebraska overall, scoring 66.2 to 55.0 out of 100 and winning 6 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Missouri leads by 5.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is Drug Policy, where Missouri leads 9.5 to 4.5 out of 10 — a 5.0-point gap. They also part ways on Education Choice (Missouri +4.2) and Criminal Justice (Nebraska +2.8). Where they’re most alike is 1st Amendment (6.5 vs 6.5).
Bottom line: Missouri’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Nebraska’s is Regulatory Burden (8.2/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Missouri leads in 6 categories · Nebraska leads in 3 · 1 tied
Missouri ranks higher overall, scoring 66.2/100 versus 55.0/100 across the ten freedom categories. Missouri wins 6 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Nebraska scores higher on economic freedom (6.3/10 vs 5.7/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Missouri scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (6.3/10 vs 4.1/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Missouri scores higher on education choice (5.7/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.