State vs State
Oregon vs Washington: which is more free?
On the default equal-weight blend, Washington scores higher overall — 52 vs 50 out of 100. The widest gap is in Economic Freedom, where Washington leads by 2.7 points.
Oregon leads in 4 categories · Washington leads in 3 · 3 tied
Category-by-category breakdown
What stands out in Oregon
- Very strong state free speech
- Legal psilocybin therapy
- No sales tax
What stands out in Washington
- No state income tax
- Early recreational marijuana
- Strong public records act
Oregon vs Washington: common questions
Is Oregon or Washington more free?
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.
Does Oregon or Washington have more economic freedom and lower taxes?
Washington scores higher on economic freedom (3.5/10 vs 0.8/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Which has stronger gun rights, Oregon or Washington?
Oregon scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (2.9/10 vs 2.0/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Oregon vs Washington: which is better for school choice?
Oregon and Washington tie on education choice (1.5/10 each).