freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Missouri is more free than Oklahoma overall, scoring 66.2 to 59.9 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in 4th Amendment, where Missouri leads by 4.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is 4th Amendment, where Missouri leads 8.5 to 4.5 out of 10 — a 4.0-point gap. They also part ways on Drug Policy (Missouri +4.0) and Regulatory Burden (Missouri +3.2). Where they’re most alike is Religious Liberty (7.5 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Missouri’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Oklahoma’s is Economic Freedom (8.0/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Missouri leads in 5 categories · Oklahoma leads in 5 · 0 tied
Missouri ranks higher overall, scoring 66.2/100 versus 59.9/100 across the ten freedom categories. Missouri wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Oklahoma scores higher on economic freedom (8.0/10 vs 5.7/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Oklahoma scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (7.8/10 vs 6.3/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Oklahoma scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 5.7/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.