A recent report has revealed that streaming services are now more expensive than traditional cable or satellite TV, with platforms like Disney+, Apple TV+, and Peacock experiencing the largest price increases over the past five years. According to The Hollywood Reporter, these price hikes have grown faster than inflation, which measures the rising cost of goods and services over time. As cable and satellite prices rose, many consumers switched to streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. However, with continuous price increases, streaming is now just as costly—or even more so—than traditional TV. Subscription costs for streaming services have risen dramatically compared to those from five years ago. Peacock, for example, has raised its prices four times in the last four years. According to the website HonestlyRanked, which compared the prices of nine of the most popular streaming platforms, the combined monthly cost for all nine services has jumped by 61% over the last five years. This means that what used to cost around $95.91 per month (or $1,150.92 annually) between 2021 and 2023 now costs about $154.41 per month, or $1,852.95 annually. That’s an increase of over $700 per year. Among the services analyzed, Apple TV+, Disney+, and Peacock saw the highest percentage increases in price over the last five years. Apple TV+ had the largest jump, with a 200% increase, followed by Disney+ at 138%, and Peacock at 100%. In contrast, services like Netflix and Spotify, which have faced criticism for raising their prices, did not see increases as steep. Both companies raised their prices earlier this year, but not to the same extent as Apple TV+ or Disney+. Streaming services have raised prices by 11.8% over the past 12 months, with the largest single-year increase occurring in 2023 at 17.7%. In comparison, cable and satellite prices rose by only 3.9% during the same period. The Hollywood Reporter notes that this trend of rising streaming costs has "widely outpaced inflation," which is concerning given how quickly inflation itself has been rising. As a result, consumers may face a difficult choice between cutting back on streaming or dealing with higher monthly bills.