It has gotten much better.
Over the past 100 years, the standard of living in the United States has generally improved significantly due to advancements in technology, healthcare, education, and overall economic growth. There have been increases in income, access to goods and services, and improvements in quality of life factors such as life expectancy and access to education. While there are issues of inequality and some periods of economic hardship, the overall trend has been one of improvement in the standard of living for many Americans.