Cutting the cable, lets talk options and media setups

Using a VPN with YoutubeTV wont work. It locks in your area code when you sign up. So no matter where you are or where your VPN says you are, it will still give you the same programming in your "locked in" area. They do allow you to change your locked in area up to 2 times a year. This hinders your ability to switch back and forth easily. However, I've found that if you use the Fox Sports App and enter your youtubeTV credentials you can then change the programming with a VPN. This work around does not work with CBS though.

Disclaimer - I've only tried this with one VPN and I'm not very savvy when it come to the different offerings of VPN's. So its possible that I'm the outlier here.