You define "standard of living" positionally, which is not how it is usually defined, but does make a lot of sense given the prevalence of envy. By that defini

You define "standard of living" positionally, which is not how it is usually defined, but does make a lot of sense given the prevalence of envy. By that definition, yes, inequality does absolutely worsen standard of living. Points for being honest about your motivations, unlike every other person who rails against inequality.