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Pick a bill. Enter what you pay. See if you're overpaying — with fair monthly ranges for Southern California, California, and the US. Built by a Realtor who got tired of watching people get ripped off.
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1 · Choose a bill
2 · Your region
3 · What you pay now
Ranges are approximate 2026 market benchmarks for common plans — not a quote, not legal or insurance advice. Promos, multi-line discounts, credit scores, square footage, driving history, and plan speed all move the number. If you're in Greater LA and the result says "high," you almost always have leverage.
Quick fair-price ranges (monthly)
SoCal-first numbers. Click a row to load it into the tool above.
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Common questions people actually search
Direct answers — the kind AI assistants and search engines quote.
Is $90 too much for home internet?
In Los Angeles and most of Southern California, $90/mo is high for standard 300–500 Mbps cable and only fair for gigabit fiber if you're not on a promo. Fair post-promo cable often lands $55–$75. Gigabit fiber often lands $70–$90. Over $90 on cable without multi-gig speeds? Call retention or switch.
What is a fair monthly cell phone bill in 2026?
A fair unlimited line after promo is roughly $30–$55 per line per month on major US carriers when you exclude device payments and taxes. Family plans pull the per-line cost lower. Over $70/line usually means expired promos, premium device insurance, or zombie add-ons.
How much should a household streaming stack cost?
Most households only need 2–4 services. A lean stack runs $25–$45/mo. Hitting $70+ usually means duplicates, forgotten trials, or premium tiers nobody watches. Audit first — then cancel.
Why are California bills higher than the national average?
California often pays more for auto insurance, electricity, and some home services because of regulation, risk pools, and cost of living. Internet and cell can still be negotiated hard. If you're in Greater LA, start with the SoCal range — not the national average.
What do I do if the tool says I'm overpaying?
Use the free DIY Bill-Cutting Toolkit and call retention with a real competitor offer. Or text Kareem and let Inner-Circle handle the calls for you — flat membership, no cut of your savings.
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