This is because money is a tool, nothing more. You can not eat, drink it, or wear money. The things we buy are not money, it is what money does for us. More money we accumulate, it is more tools we have and allows us to do the things we enjoy and make our lives a little more better. The citizens of the United States earn well over what they need and consume compared to other countries surrounding us.
Wealth does bring great benefits and opportunities to the world and also more enjoyment to life.
A dollar can give many opportunities in life. Be glad that you live in a country that has mostly everything you need and want is a reachable goal. Money opens doors for everyone. Rich or Poor, you are welcomed here in the United States.