US Video Streaming Prices 2025 Surge 29 Percent, Outpacing Inflation
US video streaming prices 2025 rose by a staggering 29 percent, significantly higher than the 2.7 percent general inflation rate reported by the BLS.
Is your monthly subscription bill getting out of control? It's not just your imagination. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that streaming costs skyrocketed by 29% in just one year, leaving general inflation in the dust.
Analysis of US Video Streaming Prices 2025 Trends
According to the BLS report released on Tuesday, prices for video streaming and game rental services jumped 29% between December 2024 and December 2025. This massive increase stands in stark contrast to the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), which rose a modest 2.7% during the same period.
The category includes heavyweights like Netflix and Disney+, as well as digital game rentals. This means the primary source of home entertainment for over 90% of the US population has become significantly more expensive in a very short time.
Streaming vs. Cable: The Price Gap Narrows
Interestingly, traditional television services—including cable, satellite, and live streaming providers like YouTube TV and Sling—saw a much smaller inflation rate of 4.9%. While cord-cutting was once the ultimate way to save money, the aggressive pricing strategies of SVOD platforms are quickly eroding those savings.
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