Calculator
Cord-cutting calculator
Enter your current monthly TV bill and the number of screens your household runs at once. The calculator compares twelve months of that bill against twelve months of a live-TV streaming service and against a fixed-term subscription sized to the same number of screens. A US cable bill of $130–$170 a month is $1560–$2040 a year before anything else.
| Your monthly bill | Twelve months | vs 2-connection annual plan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $95 | $1140 | $129 | $1011 |
| $115 | $1380 | $129 | $1251 |
| $135 | $1620 | $129 | $1491 |
| $155 | $1860 | $129 | $1731 |
| $175 | $2100 | $129 | $1971 |
- Cable figures reflect delivered bills of $130–$170 a month including the broadcast TV surcharge, equipment rental and franchise fees.
- Live-TV streaming services advertise $60.99–$89.99 a month before regional sports surcharges.
- Eight ad-free on-demand services add roughly $139 a month if you keep them all.
- A saving is not the whole decision. Verify that your channels exist on any replacement before cancelling anything.
Questions people ask
How much can I save by cutting cable?
It depends on what you replace it with. Against a delivered cable bill of $130–$170 a month, a mainstream streaming service saves roughly $30–$80 a month, and a fixed-term subscription saves more — provided you do not rebuild the bundle with eight on-demand apps afterwards.
What should I include in my current bill?
The delivered total from your last statement, including the broadcast TV surcharge, regional sports surcharge, equipment rental and taxes. The advertised package price understates it substantially.
Is the cheapest option always right?
No. If a regional sports network you watch is missing from the cheaper route, the saving is not real for your household. Check channels first, then compare price.