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How much are you actually saving by cutting cable?

The average US cable bill is $120/month. The average streaming household now spends $148/month — often more than cable. The fix isn't switching platforms, it's rotating them.

$120/mo
avg US cable bill
$148/mo
avg US streaming spend (all services)
40–50%
typical rotation savings vs. year-round

The average American pays more for streaming than cable

When people cut cable, they rarely stop at one streaming service. The average cord-cutter ends up subscribing to 4–5 services simultaneously — Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Peacock — and spending as much as their old cable bill or more.

The real savings come from rotating: keeping 1–2 services active at a time, watching everything you want on each, then switching. No penalties, no lost history, no missed shows — just a fraction of the bill.

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Projected annual savings with rotation
Projected annual savings
$360
based on rotating your services instead of keeping them all year-round
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What's included in your streaming bill?

The most common streaming services and their standard monthly prices: Netflix ($15.49), Hulu ($17.99), Disney+ ($13.99), Max ($20.99), Peacock ($13.99), Paramount+ ($5.99), Prime Video ($14.99), Apple TV+ ($9.99). A household subscribed to four of these averages $62–$70/month — $744–$840/year.

Research shows the average household wastes roughly $600/year on overlapping streaming subscriptions, paying for services they're barely using in a given month. Rotation eliminates that overlap by keeping only the services you're actively watching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average American streaming cost per month?
The average US household now spends approximately $148 per month across all streaming services — roughly $1,780 per year. That figure has nearly doubled since 2020 as services have raised prices and households have added more subscriptions over time.
How much do I save by cutting cable and switching to streaming?
The average US cable bill is around $120/month. Cutting cable and switching to streaming can save $50–100/month — but only if you keep your streaming subscriptions disciplined. Many cord-cutters end up resubscribing to 4–5 streaming services and spending as much as before. The real savings come from rotating 2–3 services at a time instead of keeping all of them active year-round.
How much can I save by rotating streaming services?
Rotating streaming services — subscribing to one or two at a time and pausing the rest — typically reduces annual streaming spend by 40–50%. For a household paying $80/month across four services, that's roughly $480/year saved without missing any shows. SubSwitch automates the timing so you always have the right service active.
Is it worth cancelling streaming services you don't use?
Yes. Pausing or cancelling Netflix, Disney+, Max, and Hulu carries no penalty — you keep your profile, watch history, and saved content. You can re-subscribe at any time. The only cost is a few minutes of effort, and the savings add up to hundreds of dollars per year.

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