You mean 2,000$ in a different country where 2,000$ makes a difference, right? Where in the US is 2,000$ going to make a difference? Where is that going to change a life? The national average of rent is 1,175$ unless you're on section 8 or have a rent controlled apartment at a severely lowered percent, that's not going to do much in way of housing. Food is bullshit expensive it took 4 grocery trips to use ¼ of that 2,000$.

Unbranded lowest brand names clothing that are considered unbranded like Gildan (my favorite) are going up every 4 months. Temu clothes are total shit. ....

... If this was 1996, 2000$ could change a life....

2000$ to 250k people in 2026 is not going to significantly change a single life in the US.

A high cost of living means the prices are higher meaning the money goes quicker... You'd be spending money on gas or transportation getting to cheaper areas.....