You might not know the wide variability in American standards of living. I had a SO who did not experience much luxury growing up. They had to run an extension

You might not know the wide variability in American standards of living. I had a SO who did not experience much luxury growing up. They had to run an extension cord from a charitable neighbor to have electricity to do their homework. It wasn't uncommon for them to sleep bundled up in winter clothes together in the living room because they had no heat. I understand television may give a false impression of the American lifestyle, but there's a wide range of experience in a country approaching 400MM people.