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Montana vs Wyoming: which is more free?

On the default equal-weight blend, Montana scores higher overall — 72 vs 63 out of 100. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Montana leads by 8.5 points.

Montana

Rank #3

B
72.1/ 100
Higher overall
Wyoming

Rank #13

C+
62.8/ 100

Montana leads in 4 categories · Wyoming leads in 4 · 2 tied

Category-by-category breakdown

MT
7.0
WY
7.0
2nd AmendmentWyoming +0.4
MT
9.6
WY
10.0
MT
4.5
WY
4.5
Economic FreedomWyoming +1.4
MT
5.5
WY
6.9
Criminal JusticeMontana +4.0
MT
7.3
WY
3.3
Drug PolicyMontana +8.5
MT
9.5
WY
1.0
Property RightsWyoming +3.0
MT
5.0
WY
8.0
Religious LibertyWyoming +0.5
MT
7.0
WY
7.5
Education ChoiceMontana +1.3
MT
7.3
WY
6.0
Regulatory BurdenMontana +0.8
MT
9.4
WY
8.6

What stands out in Montana

  • Constitutional privacy right
  • No sales tax
  • Constitutional carry

What stands out in Wyoming

  • No income or corporate tax
  • Constitutional carry
  • Very strong property rights

Montana vs Wyoming: common questions

Is Montana or Wyoming more free?

Montana ranks higher overall, scoring 72/100 versus 63/100 across the ten freedom categories. Montana wins 4 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.

Does Montana or Wyoming have more economic freedom and lower taxes?

Wyoming scores higher on economic freedom (6.9/10 vs 5.5/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.

Which has stronger gun rights, Montana or Wyoming?

Wyoming scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (10.0/10 vs 9.6/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.

Montana vs Wyoming: which is better for school choice?

Montana scores higher on education choice (7.3/10 vs 6.0/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.

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