freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, New Hampshire is more free than Vermont overall, scoring 74 to 61 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Economic Freedom, where New Hampshire leads by 9.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is Economic Freedom, where New Hampshire leads 10.0 to 1.0 out of 10 — a 9.0-point gap. They also part ways on Education Choice (New Hampshire +5.0) and Regulatory Burden (Vermont +3.9). Where they’re most alike is Property Rights (9.5 vs 9.5).
Bottom line: New Hampshire’s strongest case is Economic Freedom (10.0/10), while Vermont’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
New Hampshire leads in 5 categories · Vermont leads in 3 · 2 tied
New Hampshire ranks higher overall, scoring 74/100 versus 61/100 across the ten freedom categories. New Hampshire wins 5 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 1.0/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
New Hampshire scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (6.5/10 vs 2.7/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
New Hampshire scores higher on education choice (9.1/10 vs 4.1/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.