freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Washington is more free than Oregon overall, scoring 52 to 50 out of 100 and winning 3 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Economic Freedom, where Washington leads by 2.7 points.
The sharpest contrast is Economic Freedom, where Washington leads 3.5 to 0.8 out of 10 — a 2.7-point gap. They also part ways on Criminal Justice (Washington +2.5) and Property Rights (Oregon +1.5). Where they’re most alike is Education Choice (1.5 vs 1.5).
Bottom line: Oregon’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Washington’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Oregon leads in 4 categories · Washington leads in 3 · 3 tied
Washington ranks higher overall, scoring 52/100 versus 50/100 across the ten freedom categories. Washington wins 3 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Washington scores higher on economic freedom (3.5/10 vs 0.8/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Oregon scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (2.9/10 vs 2.0/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Oregon and Washington tie on education choice (1.5/10 each).